Bands don't get signed because they are talented. Bands get signed because they are marketable. If record companies went on search for the most talented bands, then music would sound completely different. Pearl Jam got their break because of the whole "Grunge" phase. Using that they were able to be more diverse with their music. Usually bands don't get a chance to do something like this. Considering that the average life of a band is around four years. And to answer the question on hand... I think Pearl Jam's financial situation has been more than taken care of. Now they can focus on music, family, etc. Pretty cool stuff that not a whole lot of people get to do.
Ain't nothin' but a Gear thang, baby!